Senate passes Bill to protect Persons with Disabilities

The Senate yesterday passed a bill which prohibits any form of discrimination against persons with disabilities. Although the bill was passed in the 6th and 7th Assembly, it was not signed into law for one reason or the other, and the Senate however hopes there will be a change in status quo this time.

According to Senate President Bukola Saraki, the "Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill (2016) (SB 22)" is a highly significant bill that seeks to curb the abuse in all forms of Nigerians with disabilities. Most importantly, it seeks to promote the respect of the rights of all Nigerians with disabilities.

Scary! Mammoth Python killed, slaughtered and prepared for consumption in Akwa Ibom

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Emeka Okudo shared these photos via Facebook. According to him, this Python was killed in Oron, Akwa Ibom. It was then cut into pieces and cooked by some people in the area.

Lol, some funny Nigerians says it would be a huge waste of protein if the python is not eating especially in this prevailing economic situation and he said Lizard is next *puke*

Ogun State Governor fire commissioner for unacceptable behaviour

Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, today terminated the appointment of the Commissioner IV in the State Civil Service Commission, Ebenezer Oluwole Olubena for misconduct. A statement from the secretary to the state government, Taiwo Adeoluwa, states that Olubena has been ordered to immediately hand over all government property and documents in his possession to the Permanent Secretary at the Commission immediately. The act of misconduct by the dismissed commissioner was however not stated.

Ogun State Governor fire commissioner for unacceptable behaviour

Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, today terminated the appointment of the Commissioner IV in the State Civil Service Commission, Ebenezer Oluwole Olubena for misconduct. A statement from the secretary to the state government, Taiwo Adeoluwa, states that Olubena has been ordered to immediately hand over all government property and documents in his possession to the Permanent Secretary at the Commission immediately. The act of misconduct by the dismissed commissioner was however not stated.

Photos from Jose Mourinho first training session with Manchester United

Jose Mourinho has started his rebuilding work at Mancherter United and was on Wednesday pictured smiling while he trained his squad at the club's Carrington base. New signings Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly joined the training but Zlatan Ibrahimovic didn't partake as he's still on holiday following his participation at Euro 2016.

Spotted also was Juan Mata, do you think he will leave United this season?

Rio Olympics: Blessing Okagbare, Ogunlewe top 35-member Nigeria list (Full List)

Blessing Okagbare and Seye Ogunlewe top the list of 35 athletes selected by the Athletic Federation of Nigeria to represent the country at next month's Olympics in Rio. Brazil.

Blessing Okagbare, reigning common wealth double champion and former African 100m record holder will compete in the 100m, 200m and long jump events according to a statement released by Olukayode Thomas, AFN head of Media and Communication. 

See the full list of athletes selected by the AFN below ...

Ground Break: Nigerian Surgeon Discovers Cure for Malaria

The adult human facial sebum (oil) contains potent mosquito repellent properties, says a Nigerian facial surgeon, Dr. Bayo Aluko-Olokun.

Aluko-Olokun, a facial surgeon at the Department of Facial Surgery, National Hospital, Abuja, made this known yesterday in Abuja.

The expert said he made the discovery after conducting studies at the National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria, Lagos, in 2015, by testing the reaction of life mosquitoes to sebum-coated paper.

According to him, he applied the sebum to a piece of paper and placed it beside another with no substance applied in a transparent 70ml glass bottle.

Ex Burundi Minister, Hafsa Mossi assassinated

Former Burundian government minister and spokeswoman, Hafsa Mossi, was assassinated in the country's capital, Bujumbura today July 13th. Burundian police spokesperson, Pierre Nkurikiye, who confirmed the incident on twitter said

“Hon. Mossi assassinated 10.30 in Gihosha in the east of Bujumbura by two criminals in a vehicle,” 

See the Photos of a young Kenyan lady swimming in stacks of cash that's trending on social media

Photos of a Kenyan lady swimming on piles of cash, posing and flaunting stacks of notes are currently making the rounds on social media. The young woman identified as Lisa Martinez has raised eyebrows with many questioning her source of wealth.

CJTF leader Abba Kalli explains why he left the group ... Says he's back again with the group!

The Chairman and founder of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) Abba Aji Kalli has revealed his reasons for leaving the group in a new Facebook posted today. Kalli also announced that following series of meetings with the stakeholders, elders and concerned citizens of the state, he has withdrawn his earlier statement and once again resumed duty as the state coordinator CJTF.

PHOTOS: Khloe Kardashian looking Hot in Her flimsy top

The Reality Star was spotted in LA as she arrived the studios to film KUWTK. Her movement looks as though she was dancing ... Don't take away her sexy curves!

Regina Askia-Wiliams shares photos of her daughter which looks like her throwback Pictures

What a resemblance!!! The Former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria/American-based nurse, Regina Askia-Wiliams shared these photos of her daughter, via her Facebook page today. Stephanie Hornecker is a carbon copy of her mum!

Actress Mercy Aigbe-Gentry says She wears bum shorts so that girls will not snatch my husband

In a recent radio interview, actress Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, says she wears bum shorts at home so that "toothpick leg" girls will not snatch her husband from her. Her colleague, Adunni Ade who was also on the set of the interview had earlier said she will not wear booty shorts in her home as it was inappropriate.

When Adunni asked Mercy if she wears booty shorts at home, Mercy said "I wear bumshots so that all those toothpick leg girls will not snatch my husband. I do oh...I do"she said. 

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Calvin Harris slams his ex, Taylor Swift on Twitter over Song Copyright

This morning TMZ did a report claiming Taylor Swift wrote and recorded a demo for Calvin Harris & Rihanna's hit song 'This Is What You Came For'. Taylor's reps later confirmed the report to People and that was when the famous DJ took off his gloves and came for Taylor and her team on Twitter.

(PHOTOS) Police Parade Sierra-Leonean Deputy High Commissioner Kidnappers

In a coordinated operation based on intelligence and technical support, the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police has smashed an eleven man kidnap gang that had for some time now terrorized Kaduna State, the FCT and the other North-Central States of Nigeria.

This daredevil criminal gang was responsible for the abduction of the Sierra-Leonean Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Maj. Gen. Alfred Claude-Nelson on June 30, 2016, the Executive Director of Dangote Group and many another high profile kidnap for ransom in recent times.

The modus operandi of these criminal elements includes mounting roadblocks on highways in Military uniforms, surprise attack on the unsuspecting motorist and relocating from one point to other in the forest with their victims to avoid detection and arrest.

PENGASSAN, NUPENG Suspends Strike

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have suspended their strike.

Both unions decided to suspend the strike after a meeting with Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment.

Theresa May replaces David Cameron as UK Prime Minister

Theresa May took over as Britain’s prime minister Wednesday. She is tasked with steering the country through the Brexit crisis.

The  59-year-old Theresa May replaced David Cameron, who incidentally is the first political casualty of last month’s referendum when he announced his intention to quit hours after the result.

She is the second woman in the job, following in the steps of fellow Conservative Margaret Thatcher — who was nicknamed the “Iron Lady” and whose decade-long political partnership with President Ronald Reagan helped reshape the global order in the 1980s.

Federal High Court Orders NERC To Reverse Increase In Electricity Tariff

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has annulled the increment in electricity tariff recently announced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

Justice Mohammed Idris who delivered judgment in a suit filed by a Lagos based lawyer, Mr. Toluwani Adebiyi, challenging the increment, described NERC’s action as irrational, irregular and illegal.

The court while relying on Sections 31, 32 and 76 of the Electricity Power Sector Reform Act(EPSRA) 2005, in deciding the substantive suit held that, “NERC acted outside the powers conferred on it by the Act and failed to follow the prescribed procedure.

Why Senators Had a Meeting in My House - Ex Gov. Wamakko Speaks on Buhari's Alleged Impeachment

In a statement released late on Tuesday, Aliyu Wamakko, the Senator representing Sokoto North in the Nigerian Senate, has denied reports that he hosted a series of meetings at his Abuja home to discuss how to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari.

The former Sokoto governor said his attention was drawn to a 'false and malicious story' published by an online newspaper that a series of meetings were held at his residence to strategise on the impeachment proceedings of President Buhari.

Man Who Survives Herdsmen Massacre With Big Scar Thank God for Life

Ochigbo Job, who is a survivor of herdsmen massacre in Benue State which left many residents dead and some others homeless, has taken to Facebook to thank God for sparing his life from the deadly attack.

"Glory be to God! One year after Fulani herdsmen wanted to kill us in Orokam Benue state. God Almighty saved me, my brother and his friend. Join me in thanking God," he wrote on social media.

Five Reasons Couples Should Shower Together Every Morning

Apart from the s*xual portion, showering as a couple has other immense benefits and no, we’re not just talking about saving on water.

Here’re 5 reasons you should get bathing together instead of solo as highlighted by Information Nigeria:

1. It brings you closer as a couple.

Yes, you may be sleeping in the same bed and sharing your lives, but there’s something about showering together that brings you closer and allows you to discover your partner’s body in a completely different way. To make it even better, there are plenty of ways to spice up your shower rituals together so you look forward to it EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING.

VP Osinbajo reveals Buhari Has Adopted 2 Recommendations from Jonathan's Confab Report

In a statement released on Tuesday by Laolu Akande, the vice president's spokesman, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari had already adopted two of the recommendations in the report submitted after the national confab convened during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan, his predecessor.

He made the disclosure and said that Nigerians require a deeper and better understanding of the restructuring debate, following widespread criticism of his recent comments on the subject, and noted that the restructuring debate, as it currently is, has many meanings and interpretations.

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Pls Help! Politicians who raped me years ago turn out to be father of the son I want to Marry

This lady in question was s*xually abused by two politicians during her days as a promiscuous girl while in school. Fast-forward to today, she has come to realize her r*pist is her fiance's father.

PHOTOS NEWS: President Buhari visit Zamfara State to Launch New Military Unit

Nigeria's number 1 man, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday arrived Gusau, the Zamfara state capital on a working visit.

The president is there to flag off the 2016 Army Day celebrations. He is also reportedly expected to launch a special military task force today to fight bandits.

CACOL To CCB: Save Your Face and Make Buratai's Assets Declaration Public

The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders has challenged the Code of Conduct Bureau to make public the assets declared by the embattled Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai. CACOL made the call following media reports that the army chief purchased two mansions worth $1.5m in Dubai.

CACOL also questioned how Buratai was able to acquire such expensive properties which the Nigerian Army explained he bought with his his savings and that he had declared both assets.

 “From empirical analysis, it is clear that the arithmetic does not add-up even if the General never spent a dime out of what he was to have officially earned since he joined public service via the Army.

Say What! Fashion Shop Owner Filmed Having S*x With His Female Staff (VIDEO)

A man has been caught red-handed having s*x with his female staff inside his fashion shop. The incident went viral after footage of the s*x act surfaced online over the weekend.

Dailymail reports that Chinese Internet users suggested that the man in video is the owner of a fashion store in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, while the woman dressed in the black skirt is his employee.

Near the end of the CCTV footage, the couple are seen separating themselves from each other with the woman going back to work as what appears to be a customer enters the store.

Man bags 18 months in Prison for Stealing Stabilizer

The man identified as one Blessing Obazuwa, 40, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.

The man was sentenced to prison for stealing a 500 KVA stabilizer, by an Evboriaria Magistrates’ Court in Benin on Wednesday.

The Magistrate, Mrs Esther Aimofumhe, who frowned at the accused person’s previous conviction record (she had served two-year jail terms previously), without repentance, said it was obvious that the convict was not ready to change his lifestyle. 

10 Reasons Why Nigerian Men Run Away from Marriage

When it comes to romance, Nigerian men are known to be actively engaging. Apart from their culture of carrying the financial burden of relationship with women, they harness every opportunity to appeal to their lovers, be it on social-network sites, in their respective offices, religious organizations, gym centers, parks, clubs among others.

Despite the many romantic attributes that could be said of men in Nigeria, women still hold a contrary account about them. Predominant among the contrary views women hold against men here is that no matter how romantic they are, getting them to the altar for marriage could be very challenging.

So, what are those factors that scare Nigerian men away from marriage? We have tried to compile some reasons that make most men feel jittery to converse on ‘Marriage’ as topic, feel free to add yours if not in our list. Find these 10 reasons as highlighted by Vanguard.

Hilarious! Nigerian Police Vs US Police ...

Media personality, Toolz Oniru Demuren shared this hilarious photo of the reaction of the Nigerian police Versus the reaction of the US police.

Well, with the recent happenings in the US, guess this is so true ... Very Hilarious